Charles Duke

Charles Duke etched his name in history as the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon, achieving this milestone as the lunar module pilot of Apollo 16 in 1972. His journey to space was preceded by a distinguished career as a USAF test pilot and instructor. Duke's voice became synonymous with the tension and triumph of the Apollo missions, notably serving as CAPCOM during the historic A... morepollo 11 landing. He later contributed to the Apollo 13 and Apollo 17 missions, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal figure in lunar exploration. less